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Extreme Swimmer Ryan Stramrood nominated for international open water swimming award
Well-known extreme swimmer, performance coach, and inspirational speaker Ryan Stramrood has been nominated for the prestigious World Open Water Swimming Association ‘Man of the Year’ award. This nomination came after Ryan achieved the record number of crossings between Robben Island to the mainland in June of last year. The extreme swimmer joins us this morning to chat about his incredible achievement.
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Swimming NSW’s 2021 Preview | What to look forward to in 2021
We are well and truly into the new year. 2021 promises a fresh start, hope for a return to health and wellness around the globe — and plenty of action in the pool! Here’s what you have to look forward to this year. Let’s GO!
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5 Biggest Freestyle Mistakes Swimmers Make | MySwimPro
To help you improve your freestyle, we’re diving into the most common mistakes we see from swimmers of all ages and skill levels, and showing you how to fix them!
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Ultimate Swimmer Podcast: Darian Townsend
Darian Townsend is a 3x Olympian (2004, 2008, 2012) for his native country of South Africa. A gold medalist and a multi-time world-record holder, Darian made a name for himself on the global swim scene in the 2000s. Since retiring from life as a pro swimmer, Darian has continued to pursue excellence in the swimming world whether it has been as a masters swimmer or more recently as the head coach of the swim team at Ottawa University of Arizona. We hope you enjoy our interview with this TRUE Ultimate Swimmer!
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Is it really the right time to start sea swimming? | The Jersey Lifeboat Association
Sea Swimming has been proved to help with your mental health, but what about your physical health? We all know that swimming is great for your personal fitness, but there are dangers associated with sea swimming that must be considered if you’re thinking of taking up sea swimming.
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FORM Smart Swim Goggles Now Connect to Leading Swim Spas
Through the free firmware update, all swim spa swimmers will now be able to experience FORM’s patented display and optics currently available for pool and open water swimming. Customizable metrics include time, calories, and optional heart rate, displayed in front of a swimmer in real-time. Additionally, through an exclusive connected swim spa experience, swimmers with compatible Jacuzzi®, Hydropool®, ThermoSpas® and SwimLife swim spas will also have the ability to configure the speed setting on their swim spa to their FORM Goggles, enabling them to see their distance. This is a game changer for swim spa swimmers, creating a more engaging meaningful swim experience. No more guessing.
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Inside with Brett Hawke: Ben Fisher
Last week Ben Fisher, a UC Santa Barbara Swimming alum, penned an open letter to Klete Keller that was shared on both Swimming World Magazine and Swim Swam.